US Bridges

North Lee HWY over Maury River

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.06 to 631 & .09 to 11A · Structure no. 000000000027345

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
625 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,369
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Lee HWY over Maury River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Lee HWY over Maury River in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,369 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,467 by 2042. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesNorth Lee HWY
CrossesMaury River
Location0.06 to 631 & .09 to 11A
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.79161, -79.42774
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length625 ft (190.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,369 (2022)
Projected traffic25,467 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Lee HWY over Maury River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Lee HWY over Maury River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does North Lee HWY over Maury River carry?

About 18,369 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is North Lee HWY over Maury River?

The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns North Lee HWY over Maury River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.